fatma Al Bahrani
Interior design BA (hons)
Edinburgh College of Art
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Interior Design
My location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
fatma Al Bahrani
First Name: fatma
Last Name: Al Bahrani
University / College: Edinburgh College of Art
Course / Program: Interior design BA (hons)
Graduates: 2026
Specialisms: Interior Design
My Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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About
I am a recent graduate from the BA Interior Design programme at the Edinburgh College of Art. I entered interior design with a fascination for how people think and act within spaces and how a designer shapes their experiences. I find it exciting to work with clients or users, especially with specific needs and personalities, as it challenges me to fulfil their expectations. The interchangeable dynamics of interiors are where I feel free to imagine and add my unique touch as a designer, whether through design approaches, materiality, or a deeper understanding of the client.During my final project, I came to realise that interiors can do much more when viewed on a larger scale. I focused my approach on challenging what has yet to be thought about, designing a space traditionally used by a specific audience to serve all, as much as possible. Such a broad audience was new to me and took my interest in users to a new level, helping me understand how they experience the space as a whole.
Last summer, I was exposed to individuals with varying levels of physical abilities within a gym environment. As a designer, observing how people navigated the space - the obstacles they encountered and, at times, the lack of facilities to support their needs - immediately captured my attention. It raised important questions about why gym spaces are not more intentionally designed to accommodate a wider range of needs. This project adapts Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery. Its central location is the ideal platform to highlight the importance of inclusive design, bringing greater visibility to barriers that individuals face when accessing fitness and well-being spaces. The project re-imagines interiors & embeds accessibility as a core design principle, rather than an afterthought. The design specifically considers individuals with physical disabilities, sensory sensitivities, & invisible conditions. By placing users at the centre of the design process, the project moves beyond adaptable features, but instead shapes the entire spatial experience around the details of needs, creating an environment that feels intuitive, comfortable, & genuinely inclusive.
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